Baxter’s HyQvia Clears FDA With Label Warning On Antibody Development

Product is first subcutaneous immune globulin with once-monthly dosing regimen, but its safety had been a major concern of FDA and elicited a citizen petition.

Baxter International Inc. plans to launch its once-a-month subcutaneous immune globulin (IG) treatment HyQvia in the U.S. in the coming weeks following FDA approval on Sept. 12.

Unlike other immune globulin products for treatment of primary immune deficiency, HyQvia is formulated with Halozyme Therapeutics Inc.’s recombinant...

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